Netherlands

The Nederlandse Rugby League Bond has announced that they will play three fixtures, two at home and one away, this autumn as they continue to prepare for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers. The 2021 Euro...

The Netherlands Rugby League Bond domestic season is set to return on 4 June for the first time since 2019, due to the coronavirus pandemic disruptions. The league will be rebranded to the 1895 Sports Championship and...

Following the recent announcement of their rise to 14th in the world rankings, Netherlands Rugby League Bond has begun planning the next phase of their development, as they look to recruit in four key posts.

The latest IRB world rankings came out on December 10th and show the top four countries, in order, New Zealand, England, Tonga and Australia. The IRL states on its website that world rankings are...

Following the release of the new men’s, women’s and wheelchair world rankings by the IRL, there has been some significant movement for some European nations. In the men’s, Serbia – who played the most Test fixtures in...

A hat trick of tries from outstanding centre Joran Schoenmaker - the second a sensational solo effort - saw Netherlands claim the Euro D Championship, with a 36-10 win over Czechia at the Huseyin Akar Tesisler Stadium...

The Euro D Championship kicks off at the Huseyin Akar Tesisler Stadium in Bodrum, Turkey tomorrow (Thursday) with added incentive for the four nations participating. Czech Republic face Malta in the opening game of a double-header (kick...

After 18 months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic, Netherlands Rugby League has made plans for a return to action. A three week 9s tournament, beginning on 26 June has been planned, with a Grand Final...

Following consultation with member federations, European Rugby League (ERL) has reviewed the European international competitions scheduled for 2021. Taking into account the effects of the global pandemic on nation’s abilities to host and travel under...

A third straight victory over neighbours Germany, thanks to a stirring second half performance in the Zwolle rain, saw the Netherlands win the 2020 Griffin Cup, 20-18; in the only rugby league Test Match set to be...